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Never Broken: How Singer-Songwriter Jewel Became a Mental Health Advocate

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The crowd cheered wildly as a giant red heart covered in glitter and gold moved confidently across The Masked Singer stage. How Jewel became a mental health advocate She reflects on the fact that when she moved out of her house as a 15-year-old, even if she knew how to find a therapist, she wouldn’t have had the money for one.

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‘Bouncing Forward’: Adaptability and the Power of Deliberate Calm

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Think back to a couple of months ago, before the holidays. A recent McKinsey Health Institute survey found that, “On average, a quarter of employees [from the 15 countries surveyed] report experiencing burnout symptoms.” We’ve learned to get back up after a setback, keep pressing forward , put in the time, do the work and carry on.

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John Furniss Can’t See, But That Doesn’t Stop His Passionate Pursuit of Art and Purpose as The Blind Woodsman

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I had to learn how to be blind,” he says. For one thing, even if we were doing the art fairs and holiday sales and stuff like that, it was a small, local customer base. When I remark that he’s more coordinated and confident in the woodshop than I would be, he and Anni both laugh. “Me I had to start a new life, almost.

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Is Damp January a More Sustainable Alternative to Dry January?

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The movement spread, gaining popularity among those wishing to take a break after a few months of holiday parties and indulgences. Dry January continues to be a pursuit to reset your body from booze, maybe focusing on activities that avoid it entirely, leading to potentially improved mental health as well as physical,” Leavitt says.

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I Tried Napping Every Day for a Month—Here’s What I Learned About Toxic Hustle Culture

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A more recent study (2021) published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that afternoon naps improve cognition. If the benefits of napping are clear, how should we integrate rest into our fast-paced world? So I Googled “how to nap” for a little guidance. Practicing Rest. Probably not.

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New Year’s Resolutions by Enneagram Type: Which Number Are You?

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So, understanding how the Enneagram affects our perspective allows us to offer compassion to others. Whether you work in a “no margin for error” profession like health care or spend your days leading a large organization, being compassionate and kind to yourself when you fail is actually the most efficient way to succeed.

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16 planet-friendly gift ideas, recommended by TED speakers

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The holidays are here — a time for family, friends and festivities. We asked TED speakers to share planet-friendly gift recommendations, and here are 16 ideas for a merry — and more sustainable — holiday season. . Most of us have enough stuff, so this holiday season, why not give a gift that will create a legacy?

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